There’s nothing quite like St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th is a day of Irish celebration, with the 18th a day for sore heads.

Green drink, green beer, green food, green clothing, and epic parades. Paddy’s Day is a hearty nod to the far-flung diaspora of the Emerald Isle. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland but also celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general.

The theme is green; shamrocks, Irish flags, and leprechauns are plenty. We’ve compiled a list of 5 green cocktails for St Patrick’s Day that you can create to help enjoy the day’s celebratory atmosphere.

Slainte Mhath!

1. The Green Dublin Cocktail

A popular St Paddy’s cocktail recipe, the Green Dublin features the best of Irish whiskey in a jolly green glass that’s just perfect to roll out when entertaining on March 17th.

Ingredients

• 4 oz Irish Whiskey (Jameson or Tullamore DEW)
• 4 oz white cranberry juice
• 2 oz sour apple Schnapps

Garnish: Fresh mint sprig, 1 green apple cut thinly

Method

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add all the ingredients and shake for 30 seconds.

Serve in a martini glass and garnish with mint and a slice of green apple.

2. The Souped Up Shamrock Shake

Sure, you can hit McDonald’s on St Paddy’s Day for the violent green goodness of the annual Shamrock Shake, or you can craft a cracking version of your own and booze it up considerably (remembering, as always, to drink responsibly).

For those who enjoy a great green cocktail recipe you can chew on (you can treat it like Guinness), you can use less milk or add more ice cream to adjust the consistency to your preference.

Ingredients

• 4-5 cups vanilla ice cream
• 1/4 -½ cup milk
• 2 oz green Creme de Menthe
• 2 oz vanilla vodka (Absolut or Grey Goose are good cocktail options with a vanilla expression)
• A splash of green food coloring

Garnish: Whipped cream, sprinkles, and Maraschino cherry